The Florida Board of Governors has rejected Santa Ono's appointment as president of the University of Florida following significant opposition from conservative commentators. This pushback was primarily centered around Ono's previous promotion of diversity initiatives and his handling of pro-Palestinian protests during his tenure at the University of Michigan. Despite receiving unanimous support from the UF board of trustees, the 17-member oversight board's decision illustrates the rising power of conservative views impacting academic leadership choices across the state.
The Florida Board of Governors blocked Santa Ono's presidency at the University of Florida after a campaign against him by conservative commentators over his views on diversity.
Ono's candidacy was rejected despite unanimous support from the University of Florida's board of trustees, highlighting the increasing influence of conservative opinions on university leadership.
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